EgyptvsNew Zealand

This match is one of the 72 group-stage fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pitting two of the four teams in Group G against each other. Every group plays six matches over roughly two weeks, with the top two finishers in each of the 12 groups advancing directly to the Round of 32 — where the knockout bracket begins. The eight best third-placed teams across all groups also progress, so even a third-place finish can be enough to keep a campaign alive.

Egypt are the most successful nation in Africa Cup of Nations history with seven titles, and their footballing heritage is deeply embedded in the nation's culture. New Zealand are Oceania's strongest footballing nation alongside Australia, and the All Whites have been consistent contenders for the OFC's World Cup berth.

Egypt: Egypt have appeared at three World Cups: 1934, 1990, and 2018. New Zealand: New Zealand have appeared at two World Cups: 1982 in Spain, where they lost all three group matches, and 2010 in South Africa, where they achieved the remarkable feat of going unbeaten, drawing all three group matches against Slovakia, Italy, and Paraguay.

The match is scheduled at Vancouver Stadium in Vancouver, Canada. Kickoff is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026 at 01:00 AM (21:00 ET).